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Trying to conceive for 12 months – what do I do now?
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2009 12:56:48
After a year of trying to conceive, you shouldn’t give up hope of getting pregnant.
that are hindering successful implantation of the egg17% will be a combination of the above18.7% will be because of ‘no particular reason’At this point, your doctor may prefer to discuss lifestyle changes and suggest you continue trying to conceive through regular
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You're trying to conceive
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/04/2009 11:04:59
You’ve both decided you want to try for a baby, so what happens next?
. If you haven’t already, maybe visit the TTC (trying to conceive) forums on this website. Sometimes sharing your hopes and experiences with other women in your situation – especially if you don’t want to tell your friends and family that you are trying
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Can acupuncture help your fertility?
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/04/2009 15:26:48
Reasons to try acupuncture when you’re trying to conceive.
of hormones needed to release that all-important egg![#1.2]• Acupuncture can enhance your body’s circulation – good news for your uterus and for generally improving your health and well being• The feel-good factor in better general health shouldn
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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2009 13:12:44
You’ve been trying to conceive for six months with no joy, so what next?
(that can include having had children, or an episode of miscarriage) but on this occasion are finding it difficult to conceive naturally.[#1.2]Interestingly, secondary infertility is far more common than primary infertility.If you have had a child before
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Conception: How long will it take?
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2009 11:19:41
The million-dollar question – how long does it take to get pregnant?
to term then it would have done in your twenties. In every 100 couples trying for a baby, 20 will get pregnant in the first month, 75 will get pregnant within six months. Should I see a doctor?If you haven't managed to conceive after 12 months of actively
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Clomid – what is it?
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2009 15:09:34
You need to ovulate regularly to conceive, which is where the fertility drug Clomid comes in
When you’re young, having a long cycle can be a blessing. After all who wants to start a new period every 28 days? Having a gap of six weeks is fantastic.But once you start to try for a baby, your cycle becomes a huge issue. Understanding your
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You’re 3 weeks pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/04/2009 11:04:56
Now you've conceived, things are really getting started in your womb! So, what can you expect to happen this week?
when your next period is due to arrive, you may be feeling apprehensive about whether or not you really are pregnant. Try to stay positive as the process of trying to conceive can be exciting, as well as emotionally exhausting.What to buy this week
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How diet can boost your fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2009 12:23:48
Increase your chances of conceiving through a good diet.
you feel over the next hour after eating your snackAre you hungry again by 12noon? The next day, try a bag of trail mix, nuts or seeds – there are some tasty ones about that don’t taste like bird feed, and come in handy little portion size. Make note
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Does diet affect my baby's gender?
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2009 15:19:19
Can what you eat when you are trying for a baby really have an impact of the gender of your child?
to start over-eating if they dream of having sons!Did you know?Latest collected figures (2007) showed that in the UK, 1,057 boys were born for every 1,000 girls born.
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Suffering More Than One Miscarriage
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/04/2009 15:28:14
What are the chances of having another miscarriage when you have lost one baby already?
of miscarriage drops to one in 16 pregnancies. Beyond 12 weeks only one in 100 pregnancies ends in miscarriage.
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